Perfect Encounter - Chapter 52.2

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Chapter 52.2

When Lu Daniang heard this, she was so scared that her heart stopped beating. It took her a while to catch up and ask, “When did this happen?”

“April 15th.”

It happened before An Ruochen heard about the Xu Matchmaker’s discussion with Mr. Xie. This gentleman was not Mr. Xie. Lu Daniang did some calculations in her heart.

Qi Zheng spoke again: “When I heard them say so, my legs went weak with fear. How dare I listen further? I came out quietly. After coming out, I went to the hall to serve tea and snacks. I ran about and saw Boss Lou going towards the secret room. I saw them come out together soon afterward. Boss Lou and Boss Liu went upstairs. The Xu Matchmaker went to the hall to gamble but quietly returned to the secret room after playing a few rounds. I watched her movements. After she came out of the secret room, I do not know why, but she seemed particularly happy, like winning a prize. Afterward, she died. I guessed that it could be related to this.”

“What about after the death of the Xu Matchmaker, did anything out of the ordinary happen?”

Qi Zheng thought about it and shook his head, “No.”

“In the gambling house, have you ever seen a gentleman named Mr. Xie?”

“There is a man named Xie, but he is already old. He lives on West Street. I heard them mention him a few times. He couldn’t pay his debts and wanted to sell his granddaughter.”

Lu Daniang frowned. Then this man is certainly not him.

“Is there any gentleman in the gambling house who often contacted the Xu Matchmaker?”

Qi Zheng shook his head and asked, “Why is Daniang inquiring about this?”

“I’ve heard that the Xu Matchmaker was related to the spy, so I am afraid that the people she contacted may also be involved. Her death may be the same as Brother Yang’s death. They were both silenced.”

Qi Zheng gritted his teeth: “Unfortunately, I have not found any solid evidence.”

Lu Daniang quickly instructed: “You must not act rashly. These people are evil. Brother Yang has been on the battlefield for a long time. He was a veteran, but they still killed him so blatantly. I wouldn’t have known his death was abnormal if you didn’t tell me. Don’t expect others to ignore you because of your young age! If they are suspicious, you will be in danger.”

“I’m not afraid.”

“But I am. You can’t be in trouble.” Lu Daniang stroked Qi Zheng’s head. “You can’t take on this matter by yourself. I’ll deal with it together with you. But you have to promise me that after this is over, you will listen to me, leave here, and let me find you a job.”

Qi Zheng nodded: “As long as I avenge my father, I can do anything.”

Lu Daniang instructed Qi Zheng in detail, and he listened carefully. She went around to the Zhaofu Restaurant after parting with Qi Zheng. She was shocked that the curtains of the Zhaofu Restaurant were all changed to moon-white. Although not as cold and miserable as plain white, a restaurant decorated in this manner was terrifying. After turning around, she didn’t see the red bell that An Ruochen mentioned, but a white bell was hanging at the end of the curtain’s knot in every window.

Lu Daniang hurriedly went to Tiezhu, the manager, to inquire. Tiezhu said sadly: “The owner’s family has a funeral. We do not welcome customers from this day onward. We need to wait half a month before reopening.”

Lu Daniang was astonished: “Funeral? Who has passed away?”

“The owner’s wife. A few days ago, she lost her daughter. She couldn’t bear the shock and fell ill. Last night, while the owner was asleep, she left a suicide note and hanged herself. He found a doctor to save her, but she couldn’t be saved and left just like that.”

Lu Daniang was too shocked to say anything.

Tiezhu complained, “Today, he suddenly said not to welcome customers! I have to explain to the guests who booked the table one by one and refund the money. We will be closed tomorrow. I don’t know if he’ll pay me for this half month.”

Lu Daniang hurriedly said goodbye, somewhat overwhelmed. It was too sudden. It would have been okay if she didn’t know, but once she discovered some big news, she had to tell An Ruochen.

Still, she had just met her this morning. The spies will be monitoring whether something happens, right? Would it be too suspicious for her to turn around and go back?

Oh yes, there is a way. Lu Daniang went in the direction of the An House.